Empowered Podcast

08.25.26

John 2 reminds us that Jesus can take what normally requires a long, rigorous process and accomplish it in a moment. In a season of acceleration, God is inviting us to slow down enough to recognize His activity, trust His character, obey His voice, and participate in what He is doing. Like the servants at Cana, our responsibility is not to manufacture the miracle but to fill the jars, draw the water, and carry what Jesus has transformed. God may accelerate circumstances, but His greater work is accelerating character, maturity, healing, restoration, and fruitfulness —turning what has been empty, broken, or delayed into something that ultimately brings glory to Him and blessing to others.

You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here:
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To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast:
https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast

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Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

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08.16.26

What does your daily pursuit reveal about what you actually live for? We spend endless energy chasing direction, security, purpose, and answers, yet rarely stop to ask if we are seeking anything of eternal value. Scripture reveals that seeking God isn’t a panic button reserved for moments of desperation—it is an intentional, daily pursuit that shapes how we live, think, choose and respond. But what happens when seeking Him transforms from a mere spiritual discipline into the ultimate defining passion of our lives? As we approach Seek Week, consider this: what you seek today determines where you end up tomorrow. If what you chase shapes who you become, what are you really pursuing, and why?

You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here:
https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides

To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast:
https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

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08.11.26

Over the past season, God has been taking us through a Holy Transition—from crowds to commissioned, from acquaintances to intimacy, and from waiting to birthing—and now He is inviting us into a season of abundance and acceleration. But biblical abundance is never about personal comfort or prosperity; it is about greater responsibility, deeper dependence on God, and making room for others like Peter in Luke 5:1-11. But like James and John, God is calling some of us to join others as God pours out abundance on them, rather than sitting on the shores of apathy, bitterness, or sulking in insecurity. God isn’t simply looking for people who are familiar with His Word—He’s looking for people who will do His Word, developing not just the outward systems but the inward character to sustain God’s abundance in this season of acceleration. 

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

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08.02.2026

Is God enough, or do we value His gifts more than His face? How easily do we distort the gospel, turning God into a mere tool to get heaven, peace, or purpose? 1 Peter 3:18 and John 17:3 remind us that God Himself is the gospel. Every good gift—family, career, provision—is meant to point us back to the Giver, serving as a means to know Him more deeply. Yet, when blessings become idols, our hearts grow cold. What do you truly treasure: Would heaven satisfy us if Christ were not there? True eternal life is not just escaping hell or gaining earthly blessings, but joyfully laying down everything for the supreme worth of knowing Jesus. Like the merchant seeking the pearl of great price, discovering God’s ultimate value transforms sacrifice into pure joy.

Books Mentioned

by Nicolás Emilio Tranchini    

https://a.co/d/036u2KMo

by Dr Howard Taylor 

https://a.co/d/0atB3hdJ

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

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Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

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07.26.26

To truly abide in Christ, we must learn to live entirely in the present moment. God is eternal, meaning He exists outside of linear time—He lives in the “now.” Therefore, the only place we can actively encounter and experience God is in the present. Are you awake to His presence now? Do you desire that? Jesus made it possible on Calvary. Let’s take Him with us everywhere we go. His promise is “ I’ll never leave or forsake you.” That’s good news right there!

Books Mentioned

Abide in Christ : https://a.co/d/08tXvF4n

The Practice of the Presence of God : https://a.co/d/0fH2MzW1

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp

#fillthecitywithjesus

07.19.26

We often forget that we serve a Holy God by emphasizing His love over His holiness. Fearing God is not living in terror, but existing in such awe of His holiness that we hate what separates us from Him—sin. When we lose this fear, we minimize sin and mistake His patience for permission. Our sin is never private; it always costs others, impacting families and future generations. Achan’s hidden sin cost Israel thirty-six warriors and an important battle. While Saul feared public opinion, David owned his sin and repented. True biblical repentance means falling forward in humble accountability. Ultimately, God’s holiness demands justice, but His love provides Christ. The Cross is where justice and mercy meet, inviting us to encounter His holiness, receive grace, and fulfill our true divine calling.

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp

#fillthecitywithjesus

07.12.26

This week we continue our Character of God Series by considering the Faithfulness of God. His  faithfulness means that He is completely true to His character, His promises, and His covenant. This message focuses on His covenant faithfulness by learning from the covenants of the Old Testament and then shining a light on the faithfulness of God in Jesus’ establishment and fulfillment of the New Covenant. Let’s go to school on covenants, and walk out in awe of God’s faithfulness.

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp

#fillthecitywithjesus

07.05.26

Earthly experiences shape our view of fatherhood, but Jesus revealed a radical truth: God is not a distant judge, but a loving Father who desires relationship. In Matthew 6, Jesus invites us to approach God as Father—our Abba who acts as our Source, Sustainer, Protector, and Provider. The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 illustrates two ways we fail to abide. The younger son sought independence through reckless living but found restoration in a Father who valued his identity over his sin. The older son stayed close but remained spiritually distant, trapped in religious performance by valuing property, processes, and programs over intimacy. True relationship requires presence over performance. God cannot be manipulated by religious checklists or works. He is never shocked by our mess; He is simply calling for a generation to put away the distractions, enter His presence, and choose to truly abide in Him.

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp

#fillthecitywithjesus

06.28.26

What if God is far more generous than you’ve ever imagined? If He truly is a Giver who delights in blessing His people, why then do so many of us struggle to experience His abundance? In this message, you’ll discover that the issue may not be with God’s willingness to give, but with what might be blocking us from receiving. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical application, we’ll explore three heart issues that can hinder the flow of God’s generosity in your life. Our prayer is that as the message unfolds, the Holy Spirit will examine our hearts and challenge us to answer a crucial question: Is God really as good and generous as He says He is—and do we truly believe it?

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp

#fillthecitywithjesus

06.21.26

Building on the premise that true success is loving others like God loves, we explore the “How” of Christ’s life: the Exchanged Life. While Jesus declared, “I am the Way,” He modeled a life free of self-reliance, doing only what He saw the Father doing. Human pride fails us, leading to exhaustion and sin cycles. True freedom is found when we reach the end of ourselves, embracing humility and being “poor in spirit.” By practicing Galatians 2:20 daily—recognizing we are crucified with Christ and He lives through us—we exchange our human inability, weakness, and insecurities for His supernatural strength, security, and righteousness. Whether facing daily frustrations, marital friction, business choices, or habitual sin, we must stop struggling in our own power. Instead, we abide in Christ, continually confessing sin and consciously trading our emptiness for His everything.

You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/

Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city?

Books that were mentioned:

https://a.co/d/0hmWUDX5

https://a.co/d/0cesPmzJ

“We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.”

——

Stay Connected

Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp

Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp

#fillthecitywithjesus